“When I was introduced to CrossFit, it was one of those things where I fell in love – and as many people have probably already heard – I fell in love with the community. And that was that team aspect that I was craving for again. And I fell in love with it – and to to this day community is the biggest piece of importance for me.” – Becca Voigt

Since 2008, Becca Voigt has competed in the CrossFit Games every single year, an accomplishment no other athlete can claim. As a true veteran of the sport, Becca has grown and adapted to the ever-changing demands of competition over the past decade. She’s consistently finished in the top half of the field, and earned a spot on the podium with a 3rd place finish in 2011. Becca was awarded the 2014 Spirit of the Games Award for her positive attitude and sportsmanship through competition. Becca resides in Toluca Lake, California where she trains and runs her affiliate, CrossFit Training Yard.

In this episode we discuss:

Becca’s childhood and influence of her mother, a professional soccer player

How basketball developed Becca’s passion for team sports

Finding CrossFit and how the community drew her in

What Becca does to establish the culture and community at her affiliate

How Becca’s CrossFit competition career began

The evolution of the CrossFit Games and Becca’s approach to training

Becca’s current goals and focus

Becca’s experience opening and running her own affiliate

Three things Becca does on a regular basis that have the biggest positive impact on her health

One thing she struggles to implement that could have a big impact on Becca’s health

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Disclaimer: This podcast is meant to share the experiences of various individuals. It does not provide medical advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from your physician or health care professional.

Question: It was the community that drew Becca into CrossFit and has propelled her to great success in her competitive career and affiliate. What about CrossFit was most intriguing to you when you first started?